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A Turbulent Affair
They each have a secret that could destroy their relationship… Crystal and Sylvia are best friends, each the only one the other one trusts. But they each have a dark secret, and neither one knows how to tell the other. Crystal’s secret is that she’s gay and strongly attracted to Sylvia. She wants more than friendship, but she’s afraid to destroy what they already have by letting Sylvia know. And after all, friendship is better than nothing, isn’t it? But Sylvia’s secret is more sinister. It could not only destroy their friendship, it could also hurt Crystal—in more ways than one.
142 pages, Paperback
Published January 12, 2016
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February 3, 2016
I'd like to start off this review by thanking the author, Sarah Doebereiner, for sending me this book! I appreciate it, and I really enjoyed reading this wonderful book. Okay, back to the review.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Sarah kept the book short, which I think worked in her favour with this book. There were no parts that bored me, and since it was short, I was able to stay hooked throughout the novel. I really liked the way this book was written, switching between the perspectives of Sylvia and Crystal. This really helped the reader get a thorough understanding of the story and we were able to connect with the characters. I really enjoyed the friendship of Crystal and Sylvia. It was realistic, with their little disagreements and different ways of thinking, but that made the book easier to connect to.
I thought it was so interesting how they both had their tragic secrets. Crystal really liked Sylvia but Sylvia liked guys and she was violent. They were both dramatic secrets and they really enhanced the plot. I loved seeing how the both of them talked it through and solved each others issues. They really were able to realize that sometimes the only way to fix each others issues is by working together. Their relationship was so tentative and beautiful. It was the realest type of relationship and it made me feel very happy.
If I were to change anything about the book, I would label whose perspective each chapter is being told from. I think by the end, once we got to understand the characters, it was super easy to differentiate between them but at the beginning I found it so hard because we didn't know the characters that well. It made it confusing and at the beginning of each chapter I had to figure out who was telling it and then go back to actually read it. A very minor thing but I don't think everyone will go through it so it's fine.
Also, I felt like although the author did a good job about revealing Sylvia's secret in parts to add to the dramatic purpose, I think it could have been intensified. Maybe adding a chapter that was a flashback with Sylvia's past relationships would have helped the reader understand the severity of her issue and intensify the emotional response. However, I do believe the novel still got its point across without it.
My favourite part of the book was right after their first date when Sylvia started hurting herself. It really was intense and it had me sitting on the edge of my chair! I was so worried that it would be something tragic like she would die, but she didn't, so I was relieved. "Unlike emotional trauma, this pain was something tangible that she could process." That was a very climatic moment and the author did a wonderful job of slowly leading us to it and then shocking us.
I would definitely recommend this book to everyone because it is an unique story that covers many topics and it is very enlightening. My favourite quote would have to be, "Confessing something so monumental was like ripping the scab off of an old wound. It hurt. It burned inside like a slowly roaring fire. Yet, if the scab never came off, then the secret festered. It rotted all of the healthy skin around it until everything was consumed." How poetic and beautifully written! =D
Overall, besides a few minor things, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I read it in two sittings because it was so intriguing and I was very much impressed by it. It really took sensitive topics and put it in a new light. Amazing read!!
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Sarah kept the book short, which I think worked in her favour with this book. There were no parts that bored me, and since it was short, I was able to stay hooked throughout the novel. I really liked the way this book was written, switching between the perspectives of Sylvia and Crystal. This really helped the reader get a thorough understanding of the story and we were able to connect with the characters. I really enjoyed the friendship of Crystal and Sylvia. It was realistic, with their little disagreements and different ways of thinking, but that made the book easier to connect to.
I thought it was so interesting how they both had their tragic secrets. Crystal really liked Sylvia but Sylvia liked guys and she was violent. They were both dramatic secrets and they really enhanced the plot. I loved seeing how the both of them talked it through and solved each others issues. They really were able to realize that sometimes the only way to fix each others issues is by working together. Their relationship was so tentative and beautiful. It was the realest type of relationship and it made me feel very happy.
If I were to change anything about the book, I would label whose perspective each chapter is being told from. I think by the end, once we got to understand the characters, it was super easy to differentiate between them but at the beginning I found it so hard because we didn't know the characters that well. It made it confusing and at the beginning of each chapter I had to figure out who was telling it and then go back to actually read it. A very minor thing but I don't think everyone will go through it so it's fine.
Also, I felt like although the author did a good job about revealing Sylvia's secret in parts to add to the dramatic purpose, I think it could have been intensified. Maybe adding a chapter that was a flashback with Sylvia's past relationships would have helped the reader understand the severity of her issue and intensify the emotional response. However, I do believe the novel still got its point across without it.
My favourite part of the book was right after their first date when Sylvia started hurting herself. It really was intense and it had me sitting on the edge of my chair! I was so worried that it would be something tragic like she would die, but she didn't, so I was relieved. "Unlike emotional trauma, this pain was something tangible that she could process." That was a very climatic moment and the author did a wonderful job of slowly leading us to it and then shocking us.
I would definitely recommend this book to everyone because it is an unique story that covers many topics and it is very enlightening. My favourite quote would have to be, "Confessing something so monumental was like ripping the scab off of an old wound. It hurt. It burned inside like a slowly roaring fire. Yet, if the scab never came off, then the secret festered. It rotted all of the healthy skin around it until everything was consumed." How poetic and beautifully written! =D
Overall, besides a few minor things, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I read it in two sittings because it was so intriguing and I was very much impressed by it. It really took sensitive topics and put it in a new light. Amazing read!!
December 9, 2016
Two girlfriends develop a strong affection for each other especially after Sylvia was no longer attached to Jason whom she dated. Crystal harmed Jason out of jealousy for her attraction to Sylvia. They each took a while to tell each other of their strong attraction for each other. Not my kind of erotica, but a unique, well-paced unusual story that if you have an open mind, it is possible to read it and be entertained for what it is. Persons who like this kind of love story should be entertained. I like the title as the story itself for some would be turbulent as it’s not the typical love story. In my opinion the story is not an earth shattering one and so I am giving it 3.5 stars.
March 8, 2016
My review of A turbulent Affair. Sarah Doebereiner
Two young female besties discover feelings for each other after Sylvia’s break up with Jason, a battered boyfriend who obviously didn’t fit the criteria of submissive partner. The story revolves around the gradual realization of mutual feelings of love, lust, domination and submission between the two girls. The story inevitably leads us to the final resolution in a romantic cabin in the woods. I don’t think that constitutes a spoiler!
The story is told in the third person, omnipotent, looking at the action from a short distance, observing everything as it happens. The difficulty with this technique is that the writer must have complete and strict control over the thoughts and the POV of the two characters. Sadly, the author jumps from the mind of one to the other in mid paragraph, sometimes changing several times, back and forth, in a single paragraph.
I found myself having to reread passages to see who was thinking what. This makes for a very frustrating read. The author should be the one doing the hard work on any book, not the reader. This merits one star less.
There are several instances of inexplicable or simply incorrect word usage; There is a door knob that turns callously. Precedence should be precedent. Later should be latter. I am surprised these slipped through the editing process! This merits one star less.
Some of the dialogue was, for me, simply unreal. Sylvia tells Crystal, ‘Heat spread over my body. Anger numbed the feeling in my hands’. Said out loud that simply sounds ridiculous to me.
There is a lot of telling. The verbs, ‘was, did, and had’ occur too often on every page. If something needs to be explained then it is simply lazy to say; it was red, or it was beautiful. If these errors and to my mind, omissions could be corrected then this would probably make a satisfying read, delving into the minds of the two protagonist and their dominant/submissive roles. As it is, it bogged me down in the constant POV changes and the rather stilted dialogue. This merits another star less.
I regret that I cannot award more than two stars as it is written at the moment.
Two young female besties discover feelings for each other after Sylvia’s break up with Jason, a battered boyfriend who obviously didn’t fit the criteria of submissive partner. The story revolves around the gradual realization of mutual feelings of love, lust, domination and submission between the two girls. The story inevitably leads us to the final resolution in a romantic cabin in the woods. I don’t think that constitutes a spoiler!
The story is told in the third person, omnipotent, looking at the action from a short distance, observing everything as it happens. The difficulty with this technique is that the writer must have complete and strict control over the thoughts and the POV of the two characters. Sadly, the author jumps from the mind of one to the other in mid paragraph, sometimes changing several times, back and forth, in a single paragraph.
I found myself having to reread passages to see who was thinking what. This makes for a very frustrating read. The author should be the one doing the hard work on any book, not the reader. This merits one star less.
There are several instances of inexplicable or simply incorrect word usage; There is a door knob that turns callously. Precedence should be precedent. Later should be latter. I am surprised these slipped through the editing process! This merits one star less.
Some of the dialogue was, for me, simply unreal. Sylvia tells Crystal, ‘Heat spread over my body. Anger numbed the feeling in my hands’. Said out loud that simply sounds ridiculous to me.
There is a lot of telling. The verbs, ‘was, did, and had’ occur too often on every page. If something needs to be explained then it is simply lazy to say; it was red, or it was beautiful. If these errors and to my mind, omissions could be corrected then this would probably make a satisfying read, delving into the minds of the two protagonist and their dominant/submissive roles. As it is, it bogged me down in the constant POV changes and the rather stilted dialogue. This merits another star less.
I regret that I cannot award more than two stars as it is written at the moment.
March 10, 2016
I received a copy of this book from Inked Rainbow Reads in return for an honest review.
I'll preface this review by saying I don't think this is quite my genre. This is dark erotica, and not quite my preference. I think this is actually my first f/f dark erotica and I found it strangely disturbing. Which, from reading the author's bio, is exactly how I'm supposed to feel, so mission accomplished. First of all, this isn't really BDSM in my opinion. Sylvia could be considered a sadist, but not exactly in a BDSM context. Plus, I'm not sure she actually gets sexually excited from causing the pain that she causes. It seems more like it's an anger or a boredom issue. I like that Crystal got a little more assertive about what she wanted, and I liked that Sylvia became a little softer as she realized that there was something she actually wanted to give, or do for, Crystal. But truthfully, especially when the two are in the woods listening to the other people nearby, I would not have been surprised to read that this was the start of a serial killer duo, with Sylvia being a sociopath who needed to kill but was unable to after her self-inflicted wounds, and Crystal being the subordinate in the relationship who carries out the will of the dominant personality out of love. I'm glad it ended the way it did, but if it was Doebereiner's desire to shock the reader with a kind of functional relationship formed between two dysfunctional people, it worked. The result is compelling and fascinating and altogether disturbing. I'm just not sure I liked it.
I'll preface this review by saying I don't think this is quite my genre. This is dark erotica, and not quite my preference. I think this is actually my first f/f dark erotica and I found it strangely disturbing. Which, from reading the author's bio, is exactly how I'm supposed to feel, so mission accomplished. First of all, this isn't really BDSM in my opinion. Sylvia could be considered a sadist, but not exactly in a BDSM context. Plus, I'm not sure she actually gets sexually excited from causing the pain that she causes. It seems more like it's an anger or a boredom issue. I like that Crystal got a little more assertive about what she wanted, and I liked that Sylvia became a little softer as she realized that there was something she actually wanted to give, or do for, Crystal. But truthfully, especially when the two are in the woods listening to the other people nearby, I would not have been surprised to read that this was the start of a serial killer duo, with Sylvia being a sociopath who needed to kill but was unable to after her self-inflicted wounds, and Crystal being the subordinate in the relationship who carries out the will of the dominant personality out of love. I'm glad it ended the way it did, but if it was Doebereiner's desire to shock the reader with a kind of functional relationship formed between two dysfunctional people, it worked. The result is compelling and fascinating and altogether disturbing. I'm just not sure I liked it.
March 25, 2016
Sarah Doebereiner’s sensual novella A Turbulent Affair isn’t so much turbulent as impending, which makes it oh so much better. We never once leave sight of best friends Crystal and Sylvia over a course of a few days, which is great because being in the company of this pair is a delight as we witness all their private habits and quirks up close. Despite being complete opposites, they adore each other – but not that way.
Not yet.
As this dynamic gradually begins to alter, the tension gently simmers, then heats up, then…. Adding to the suspense, each woman has a secret she’s kept from the other that she’s loath to uncover.
Not yet.
My only qualms are that the author tends to tell us instead of show us: “Sylvia was a stoic sort of person. She was passionate, but guarded much of the time.” Also, the book is written in the rare and very risky omniscient point of view, which takes you into each character’s head at will. My concentration was continually batted back and forth in each scene like a Ping-Pong ball: “Which one’s thinking now?”
But these quibbles are easily overlooked; this warm (okay, sweaty) tale will linger with you long after. My favorite line is from Crystal who whispers at one key moment, “Forget for a second how complicated this is.” We should all heed those words!
Ditto for the book, except in reverse. Although Ms. Doebereiner’s short, sweet story may appear to have been put together simply, the subtle craft apparent underneath the surface demonstrates that her effort was far more intricate than that.
February 1, 2016
A Turbulent Affair by Sarah Doebereiner is novella that tells the tale of two young women both harboring a secret that threatens to destroy their friendship.
Crystal is head over heels in love with her best friend Sylvia. The secret of her love is festering inside her. Crystal cannot hold it in anymore. She has to tell Sylvia, but she is terrified what the reaction may be.
Sylvia has a secret that most people cannot understand. Her love is aggressive, and she can’t control it. When she engages in sexual acts, she becomes violent. Lovers (all male) have left with cracked ribs, broken noses, split lips. Crystal knows known of this deviance, and Sylvia is terrified of her reaction once she does.
This is not my normal type of book. With that being said it is very well written. Ms. Doebereiner is a very skilled writer. Her style is easy and flows quite naturally. Her characters have great dialogue, and if you read any of my reviews you know this is what I like. Sylvia and Crystal’s love for each other is strong and endearing. I enjoyed their interactions between each other immensely. With all of that being said, it felt like I need more of the story. Why did Sylvia feel the way she did? What made her feelings of equating sex with violence? I need more pieces to this intriguing puzzle.
Crystal is head over heels in love with her best friend Sylvia. The secret of her love is festering inside her. Crystal cannot hold it in anymore. She has to tell Sylvia, but she is terrified what the reaction may be.
Sylvia has a secret that most people cannot understand. Her love is aggressive, and she can’t control it. When she engages in sexual acts, she becomes violent. Lovers (all male) have left with cracked ribs, broken noses, split lips. Crystal knows known of this deviance, and Sylvia is terrified of her reaction once she does.
This is not my normal type of book. With that being said it is very well written. Ms. Doebereiner is a very skilled writer. Her style is easy and flows quite naturally. Her characters have great dialogue, and if you read any of my reviews you know this is what I like. Sylvia and Crystal’s love for each other is strong and endearing. I enjoyed their interactions between each other immensely. With all of that being said, it felt like I need more of the story. Why did Sylvia feel the way she did? What made her feelings of equating sex with violence? I need more pieces to this intriguing puzzle.
February 18, 2016
This is a very entertaining read. I've read other books like this, but this one drew me in far more than the others. The story line is rich, complex and interesting. Crystal is very attracted to Sylvia, and for very long didn't know how to share her feelings with her. She kept it for a secret for quite some time until she finally confessed. At first, Sylvia was dating Jason, and this made Crystal rather jealous and displeased. She ended up harming Jason and did whatever it took to keep him away from her. Eventually in the story, Crystal confessed her love to Sylvia, and although Sylvia was rather puzzled in the beginning, they ended up being together. There are some sexual scenes in the story, but they aren't very explicit. It's a sweet, tender story, and it's one of the few erotica books that I liked. It was a fun read right from the very beginning. Crystal and Sylvia, especially Sylvia, are very lovable and interesting characters. There's also some humor in the story which added to my interest in the book, and overall, the story is lighthearted, gentle, sweet and entertaining. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a different type of erotica, one that is unique and quite enjoyable.
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February 17, 2016At the beginning I was really confused, because this book starts with the aftermath and then I wasn't sure if that was the beginning, because then there were your usual book information. And then the start of the story. But okay.
I liked how Crystal not being really comfortable is shown instead of being told. The overall writing took me a while to get used to, because it was so abrupt.
I won't spoil the other secret, but I liked that one, because it isn't often you get to read something like that.
So, one might ask, why I dnf-ed this book... There is an explicit self-harming scene. I don't think I have closed a book as fast as this one before. I've gotta look after myself and reading something like that... nope. That scene, even though I only read the beginning, stayed with me for days. I had a feeling right before and I really wish I would have listened to my gut.
If you're not triggered by self harm you should check this one out, because it isn't your usual cute f/f romance and sometimes reading something different is really nice.
Disclaimer: The author provided me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
I liked how Crystal not being really comfortable is shown instead of being told. The overall writing took me a while to get used to, because it was so abrupt.
I won't spoil the other secret, but I liked that one, because it isn't often you get to read something like that.
So, one might ask, why I dnf-ed this book... There is an explicit self-harming scene. I don't think I have closed a book as fast as this one before. I've gotta look after myself and reading something like that... nope. That scene, even though I only read the beginning, stayed with me for days. I had a feeling right before and I really wish I would have listened to my gut.
If you're not triggered by self harm you should check this one out, because it isn't your usual cute f/f romance and sometimes reading something different is really nice.
Disclaimer: The author provided me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
February 25, 2016
Crystal and Sylvia are best friends. They each have a secret. Crystal is gay and in love with Sylvia, but scared to reveal her true feelings. Sylvia’s secret is dark; she becomes violent during sex and is unable to control these urges.
This novel is written from the viewpoints of both Sylvia and Crystal with only a few secondary characters. There is little interaction with the outside world and only a brief reference to their families. Aside from the mention of Sylvia working at a library, little is revealed about their everyday lives. This focus on the two characters gives the story an intense feel. The writing is very descriptive and lyrical and I can imagine this book working well as a play either on stage or on the radio.
The characters of Sylvia and Crystal are well developed and contrasting. I would like to have known more about the development of their relationship; how and when they first met and why they feel such a connection. Perhaps a flashback into Sylvia’s past might give some understanding of why she behaves as she does.
This is quite a dark and compelling book and kept me reading. The story line is original and intriguing.
This novel is written from the viewpoints of both Sylvia and Crystal with only a few secondary characters. There is little interaction with the outside world and only a brief reference to their families. Aside from the mention of Sylvia working at a library, little is revealed about their everyday lives. This focus on the two characters gives the story an intense feel. The writing is very descriptive and lyrical and I can imagine this book working well as a play either on stage or on the radio.
The characters of Sylvia and Crystal are well developed and contrasting. I would like to have known more about the development of their relationship; how and when they first met and why they feel such a connection. Perhaps a flashback into Sylvia’s past might give some understanding of why she behaves as she does.
This is quite a dark and compelling book and kept me reading. The story line is original and intriguing.
March 13, 2016
Romance with an edge
Crystal is secretly in love with her best friend Sylvia, and is afraid that may hurt their friendship. But Sarah also has a secret. One that could seriously hurt Crystal.
The title and cover may suggest steamy erotica, but there is very little, if anything, of that here, unless you count kissing. It is rather a short, well written romance about to friends trying to deal with what they discover in themselves and each other.
While the language makes for a light read, the subject doesn’t. There is a fine line, but a big difference, between crime and kink. Not all is valid in love and war.
Crystal is shy, relatable character with understandable, conflicting feelings. Sarah remains a bit of an enigma though, with a dark side that is inexplicable, if not inexcusable. Some more backstory as to where that comes from and what it means could have rounded off the novel nicely.
Crystal is secretly in love with her best friend Sylvia, and is afraid that may hurt their friendship. But Sarah also has a secret. One that could seriously hurt Crystal.
The title and cover may suggest steamy erotica, but there is very little, if anything, of that here, unless you count kissing. It is rather a short, well written romance about to friends trying to deal with what they discover in themselves and each other.
While the language makes for a light read, the subject doesn’t. There is a fine line, but a big difference, between crime and kink. Not all is valid in love and war.
Crystal is shy, relatable character with understandable, conflicting feelings. Sarah remains a bit of an enigma though, with a dark side that is inexplicable, if not inexcusable. Some more backstory as to where that comes from and what it means could have rounded off the novel nicely.
March 18, 2016
Review of “A Turbulent Affair” by Sarah Doebereiner
A Turbulent Affair left this reader with a turbulent mind. When I finished the book, I had to go back and read the ending again. Unfortunately, an act that I found myself doing not because the passage was inspiring, rather because it seemed as if the characters had shifted roles or places. I am still not sure who was the seducer or the seduced. I enjoyed the overall concept of the story, and personally feel that making the story a bit lighter, would make for a much more enjoyable read for this reviewer. I have given Sarah Doebereiner a Three Star rating for this book, which is higher than I originally intended. The increase is due to my knowledge of my personal feelings towards dark romance stories.
I received a Pre-Release Copy of this manuscript for the purpose of doing this review.
A Turbulent Affair left this reader with a turbulent mind. When I finished the book, I had to go back and read the ending again. Unfortunately, an act that I found myself doing not because the passage was inspiring, rather because it seemed as if the characters had shifted roles or places. I am still not sure who was the seducer or the seduced. I enjoyed the overall concept of the story, and personally feel that making the story a bit lighter, would make for a much more enjoyable read for this reviewer. I have given Sarah Doebereiner a Three Star rating for this book, which is higher than I originally intended. The increase is due to my knowledge of my personal feelings towards dark romance stories.
I received a Pre-Release Copy of this manuscript for the purpose of doing this review.
March 18, 2016
Review of “A Turbulent Affair” by Sarah Doebereiner
A Turbulent Affair left this reader with a turbulent mind. When I finished the book, I had to go back and read the ending again. Unfortunately, an act that I found myself doing not because the passage was inspiring, rather because it seemed as if the characters had shifted roles or places. I am still not sure who was the seducer or the seduced. I enjoyed the overall concept of the story, and personally feel that making the story a bit lighter, would make for a much more enjoyable read for this reviewer. I have given Sarah Doebereiner a Three Star rating for this book, which is higher than I originally intended. The increase is due to my knowledge of my personal feelings towards dark romance stories.
I received a Pre-Release Copy of this manuscript for the purpose to doing this review.
A Turbulent Affair left this reader with a turbulent mind. When I finished the book, I had to go back and read the ending again. Unfortunately, an act that I found myself doing not because the passage was inspiring, rather because it seemed as if the characters had shifted roles or places. I am still not sure who was the seducer or the seduced. I enjoyed the overall concept of the story, and personally feel that making the story a bit lighter, would make for a much more enjoyable read for this reviewer. I have given Sarah Doebereiner a Three Star rating for this book, which is higher than I originally intended. The increase is due to my knowledge of my personal feelings towards dark romance stories.
I received a Pre-Release Copy of this manuscript for the purpose to doing this review.
March 8, 2016
Three Stars: f/f
I was sent this book by Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.
This is an interesting short story. It is emotional and a times very gentle. Telling the story of two women each with their own secrets, each with their own fears.
The author takes us on a gentle journey between the two of them finding each other, becoming secure with one another and eventually cementing their relationship.
I would have likes more detail and more background on both women and at times the narrative became a little slow and disjointed. I feel more appreciation of the women's fears could have added more depth to the novel.
Ms Doebereiner gives a different outlook and describes a relationship which at times is both deep and profound
I was sent this book by Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.
This is an interesting short story. It is emotional and a times very gentle. Telling the story of two women each with their own secrets, each with their own fears.
The author takes us on a gentle journey between the two of them finding each other, becoming secure with one another and eventually cementing their relationship.
I would have likes more detail and more background on both women and at times the narrative became a little slow and disjointed. I feel more appreciation of the women's fears could have added more depth to the novel.
Ms Doebereiner gives a different outlook and describes a relationship which at times is both deep and profound
February 7, 2016
This is a novella about the friendship of two young women, Crystal and Sylvia. Their friendship is deep and complex, but there are secrets that each are afraid to tell to each other for fear it might destroy their relationship. This is a tender story about love and friendship that tests the two girls feelings to the hilt. Although it is not a story I would normally read, I found it interesting and moving. The characters were well developed and complex, and I suppose the moral in the story is that love comes in all shapes and forms, and who are we to judge so long as both parties are happy. I was impressed.
May 10, 2016
Complex, Heart-warming Romance
What a beautiful story. Sarah Doebereiner has done an excellent job producing a complicated, heart-warming love story where you feel both the sweetness of the romance and the sometimes uncomfortable way the two young women feel their way through their blossoming relationship - exactly how real life is, in fact.
The characters are well-developed, complex and multi-dimensional, both with their own secret which adds a delightful suspense as the story unfolds and the sex scenes in the book are understated and more sensual than sexual.
I'd recommend it to anyone, whatever type of romance you normally read.
What a beautiful story. Sarah Doebereiner has done an excellent job producing a complicated, heart-warming love story where you feel both the sweetness of the romance and the sometimes uncomfortable way the two young women feel their way through their blossoming relationship - exactly how real life is, in fact.
The characters are well-developed, complex and multi-dimensional, both with their own secret which adds a delightful suspense as the story unfolds and the sex scenes in the book are understated and more sensual than sexual.
I'd recommend it to anyone, whatever type of romance you normally read.
January 27, 2016
I loved the bond between Crystal and Sylvia. The trust the two share is something most wish for. Each carries their own dark secret as a the story unfold their secrets come to light which tests the bond between them.
Doebereiner is a new author to me and I did enjoy this story. I just wish for more detail and less dialogue. The story had a strong premise but lacked depth. It felt like I was being told the story instead of experiencing the story. I hope to give Doebereiner another read in the future.
Doebereiner is a new author to me and I did enjoy this story. I just wish for more detail and less dialogue. The story had a strong premise but lacked depth. It felt like I was being told the story instead of experiencing the story. I hope to give Doebereiner another read in the future.
February 21, 2016
This was a quick read which was a nice filler in between some of my long novels. I was disappointed that Sylvia's secret, which is kept secret in the blurb of the book, was divulged straight away. I would have liked a bit of mystery into what that was with the reader only finding out when Crystal did. It was a nice story about 2 friends and their complex friendship. I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review.
April 29, 2016
The timeline is slow pace, but the emotions, sentiments, relationships escalate to a very thrilling ride with many twists. An inside look into the feminine mind, a unique dynamic, Sarah translates this across very beautifully. The characters carry many complexities, and are very well developed. Not your typical romance, I recommend this to anyone, straight, gay, male or female. Excellent.
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